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Climate Change Increases Risks of Spongy Moth Infestations in North America

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

New research shows that climate change will promote the spread of spongy moths across North America by diminishing the effects of a biocontrol fungus. The study emphasizes the need to …

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Climate Change May Facilitate Invasive Spongy Moth Expansion in North America

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Research predicts that climate change will enable the spread of the invasive spongy moth across North America by reducing the effectiveness of a controlling fungus. This overhaul in ecological dynamics …